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# James Lawson Balfour (1870–1966)

James Lawson Balfour is an Australia artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $608.

A work by James Lawson Balfour sold in 2026 for $8,741, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Lawson Balfour work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lawson Balfour work is $608.

The median James Lawson Balfour painting sells for $4,771 across 2 lots.

The median James Lawson Balfour work on paper sells for $232 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $4,771 | $8,741 | 50% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $232 | $414 | 66.7% | 2025-09-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,741 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $801 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $414 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $49 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a James Lawson Balfour worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lawson Balfour work is $608. The median James Lawson Balfour painting sells for $4,771 across 2 lots. The median James Lawson Balfour work on paper sells for $232 across 2 lots.

### What is James Lawson Balfour's auction record?

James Lawson Balfour's auction record is $8,741, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.